Today, the foods of some North African and Middle Eastern countries are attracting more attention, as chefs have expanded to use their ingredients in modern Mediterranean fare.
One hears a lot about “comfort foods” these days. They are the simple, down-home dishes--meat loaf, chicken croquettes, pot roast, etc.--that are on traditional American menus, and they are enjoying
Greek cuisine is one of the oldest in Western culture and truly represents not only the classic, Mediterranean diet components, but also dishes of culinary subtlety and finesse.
Exotic and tantalizing, West African cuisine merges traditional French and Portuguese foods with those of local tribal groups for unique and inspiring offerings.
Although the Jewish population in the U.S. is less than 6 million, according to the Halal Journal (July 27, 2006), the kosher industry has developed significantly more than 86,000 kosher-certified products.
Utilizing industry brands in other products; improving milk’s mealtime use; healthy additions to whole grains; smaller servings are a big thing; and McDonald’s jumps into the coffee bar scene.